How to Respond to Plan Review Corrections in Lakewood, WA

Lakewood runs all permitting through its online permit portal. Its review clock starts when the City accepts a complete application, and again when it receives corrected plans.

Review goals

• New single-family homes, additions and accessory structures: 30 days first review, 14 days second review.

• Residential remodel or repair: 20 days first review, 10 days second review.

• Commercial remodels and additions: 30 days first review, 14 days second review.

• New commercial buildings: 45 days first review, 14 days second review.

• Resubmittals for planning and building: reviewed within 14 days.

These are the City's published goals, not guarantees. Submit the second round as quickly as possible with every requested change.

Application and permit life

• 180 days. An application is abandoned 180 days after filing unless pursued in good faith or a permit is issued (LMC 15.05.060, amending IBC 105.3.2).

• Two extensions. The building official may grant two extensions of up to 90 days each, without administrative fees, on a written request showing justifiable cause.

• Issued permits. Work must start within 180 days of issuance and cannot stop for 180 days. Two 180-day extensions are available.

Outside the City's review

Sewer goes through Pierce County, which the City notes typically takes longer. Electrical permits come from Labor and Industries or Tacoma Public Utilities, depending on the provider. Start those early so the building permit is not waiting on them.

Common questions

How long is a Lakewood resubmittal review?

The City's goal is to review planning and building resubmittals within 14 days.

When is a Lakewood application abandoned?

180 days after filing unless it is pursued in good faith or a permit is issued, with up to two 90-day extensions.

Who handles sewer for Lakewood projects?

Pierce County, on a separate track that the City notes is typically longer.

How SASHKOV handles it

• Reads every correction comment and builds one item list across all review disciplines.

• Coordinates structural, civil, energy and survey items with the licensed consultants under one SASHKOV contract.

• Revises the set so every item is resolved on the drawings, with a response that names the sheet and detail for each comment.

• Resubmits one complete package through the jurisdiction's portal and tracks each review to issuance, in business days.

Where a building requires a licensed architect or engineer of record, SASHKOV brings them into the contract.

Second round coming up? See Corrections and Permit Recovery and the City of Lakewood permit page.

Have comments open now? Send the comments and permit number, and SASHKOV will scope the response and the timeline in business days.